Pittsfield’s Summer Concert Series returns to Hathorn Park starting July 1 and going through Sept. 2. The free concerts will be ever Thursday, 6pm-8pm. In cases of rain, the concerts will be moved indoors or rescheduled for Friday. More Local Community Events » Pittsfield’s Summer Concert Series schedule: July 1: The Allison Ames Band July …
Monthly Archives: June 2021
Maine Cheese Festival + Awards
The Maine Cheese Festival is back for 2021! It was canceled last year because of the pandemic, but will return this year on Sept. 12 at Manson Park in Pittsfield. More Local Community Events » This year’s event will include the first ever Cheese Awards, plus live music, a beer tent, and of course, samples …
You Could Face Up to a $500 Fine for Releasing Balloons
A ban to ban the intentional release of balloons in Maine is awaiting Gov. Janet Mill’s signature. If you break the law you could see first time fine anywhere from $100 to $500. Read Bill LD618 The bill does not include a provision to fine someone who accidentally lets go of a single balloon and …
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Senate Republicans block voting rights reform bill in 50-50 vote
On Tuesday, Senate Republicans blocked the voting rights reform bill titled For the People Act in an evenly split vote. The Senate voted 50-50 along party lines, with Democrats failing to secure the 60 votes necessary to avoid a Republican filibuster on the procedural vote to open debate on the bill. The For the People Act features …
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White House says U.S. will not hit July 4 vaccination goal
A White House task force announced Tuesday that the United States won’t hit President Joe Biden’s goal of 70% of all adults vaccinated with at least one COVID-19 shot by July 4th. As of Tuesday afternoon, more than 177 million adults 18 years old and older have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 …
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Chris Stapleton, Jon Pardi, Darius Rucker and Mickey Guyton set to appear on Metallica tribute album
Country artists including Chris Stapleton, Mickey Guyton, Jon Pardi and Darius Rucker are among the 53 artists taking part in the upcoming The Metallica Blacklist tribute album, which will be released alongside a remastered version of the band’s original self-titled project, referred to as The Black Album, on September 10th. Each of the artists appearing …
Brantley Gilbert, HARDY & Toby Keith join together for “The Worst Country Song of All Time”
Brantley Gilbert, HARDY and Toby Keith joined forces on a rowdy, comical new song called “The Worst Country Song Of All Time.” Gilbert explained the collaboration: “HARDY threw the idea on the table, and he said, ‘Guys, I know this is crazy, but I had a title I put down in my phone: The Worst Country …
Singer Billie Eilish apologizes after video containing racial slur resurfaces
Billie Eilish is apologizing for her behavior after video resurfaced that appears to show her mouthing an anti-Asian remark. An edited compilation of several videos that was posted on TikTok last week appears to show the singer mouthing an Asian racial slur used in Tyler the Creator’s 2011 song “Fish” and imitating various accents. Eilish …
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Rachel Zegler to play Snow White in live-action Disney film
Entertainment Weekly confirmed Tuesday that 20-year-old Rachel Zegler will star as Snow White in a new live-action Disney film, an upcoming adaptation of the 1937 animated Disney film. Production is expected to begin in 2022. Marc Webb will direct the remake, which is described ‘as a new take on the classic film.’ The original Snow …
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Friends on the 4th 5k is Back for 2021
One of central Maine’s most popular road races is back this year on July 4th in Winthrop. The event is sponsored by Friends of the Cobbossee Watershed and begins at the American Legion, 117 Bowdoin Street. After a loop through downtown Main Street, most of the course follows the beautiful eastern shore of Maranacook Lake. …